I would like a 5 string fiddle but the cheapest I have seen them at is £1500 (about $2000 ish.)

I agree that cheap fiddles can sound great. Put some decent strings on it and you're away!! Im looking at getting another cheaper fiddle to take to festivals and sessions in pubs so if anyone knocks it or sits on it its not my expensive one that get broken!!

Keep up the good work and enjoy yourself. If you are comfortable with the fiddle thats all that counts!!

Enjoy!

Cat